Panama Sal (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, Panama Sal is a comedy film directed by William Witney, running about 70 minutes. “A MERRY RIOT of Tropical Romance, Rhythm and Beautiful Girls” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story finds Sal Regan singing and dancing for her supper in a low-class Panamanian dive. Wealthy Dennis P. Dennis takes a liking to Sal, and decides to do the "My Fair Lady" bit. He takes the girl back to the States, where, after teaching her the social graces, he makes her famous as a high-toned supper club songstress. Along the way, Dennis falls in love with Sal, much to the dismay of his wealthy pals, who try to break up the romance.
Who’s in it. Panama Sal stars Elena Verdugo as Sal Regan, Ed Kemmer as Dennis P. Dennis, Carlos Rivas as Manuel Ortego and Joe Flynn as Barrington C. Ashbrook, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panama Sal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panama Sal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panama Sal (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Panama Sal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Panama Sal?
- Panama Sal stars Elena Verdugo, Ed Kemmer, Carlos Rivas, Joe Flynn and Jose Gonzales-Gonzales.
- When was Panama Sal released?
- Panama Sal was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.